About me
As the Coordinator of Career and College Pathways for the Hillsboro School District, Melissa Haynes leverages her diverse background as a systems engineer, CTE educator, and administrator to lead K–12 career-connected learning and postsecondary readiness. She oversees technical education, industry partnerships, and dual credit initiatives, ensuring students have access to tangible, real-world opportunities. Currently, Melissa also spearheads the district’s approach to artificial intelligence, focusing on creating responsible, instructionally grounded guidelines that balance innovative classroom use with professional transparency and consistency.